Land Surveyor (Independence Excavating)

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Competitive Pay!

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) + Company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc., located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Land Surveyor to prepare and review data for field crews. This role involves producing cut sheets, overseeing site layouts, and ensuring accurate measurements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong surveying skills, a minimum of five years of related experience, proficiency in Trimble GPS equipment and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Experience with Trimble GPS and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Produce and verify cut sheets.
• Coordinate job site layout and monitoring.
• Supervise Surveying Technician and Trainee personnel.

Skills

Trimble GPS equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional training or related certificate

Tools

Trimble total station setup

Field surveying equipment

Job description

Land Surveyor

Independence Excavating is looking to hire a full time Land Surveyor that will be responsible for preparing and reviewing data for field crews. The Surveyor will be preparing and approving cut sheets and as-builts on construction projects.

Typical Day / Responsibilities

• Producing and verifying cut sheets
• Overseeing and coordinating the initial layout at the job site and providing continuous monitoring of the same
• Providing work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of material by crafts, i.e.,
• Providing checking of as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques
• Providing topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities
• Supervising Surveying Technician and Surveying Trainee personnel
• Regularly making important decisions on interpreting drawings and specifications and applying them to the physical layout at the job site.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma. Additional training and/or related certificate preferred
• Minimum five years of previous related experience
• Comfort level with Trimble GPS equipment, Trimble machine control, Trimble total station setup, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to build surfaces for GPS equipment
• Utilize and have a thorough understanding of surveying practices and equipment use
• Must have good math skills
• Must be able to verbally communicate instructions and plans well with all internal and external contacts
• Must be able to effectively communicate rationale behind decisions made
• Work must be performed carefully and with great accuracy
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• This is a field and office position – willingness to work outside and in all weather conditions
• Local travel to job sites required
• Occasional overtime may be necessary during peak times

Benefits

• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Excellent Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA & HSA
  • Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.